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Category Archives: Reforms
Fix the broken windows – letter to Justice Verma
Below is the text of my mail to Justice Verma in response to invitation for suggestions towards the commission headed by him Respected Justice Verma, I write to offers some suggestions towards the changes needed for avoiding incidents like the … Continue reading
Posted in Common man, Corruption, Law and Order, National Issues, Politics, Reforms
Tagged #delhigangrape, enforcement, judicial system, justice verma, law and order, police, Reforms
4 Comments
A Study in Futility?
As per a recent news report, the Chief has ordered a study to look at increasing the availability of officers in units. With shortage of officers reaching alarming levels of almost one fifth of the sanctioned strength, the concern and … Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, COAS, Equipment, Military, Reforms, Shortage of officers
Tagged AWWA, MS Branch, Reforms, Shortage of officers, study
6 Comments
Flawed DNA?
Delays in defence procurements and the resultant lack of preparedness have received much attention ever since the Army Chief’s secret letter to the Prime Minister was leaked to the media recently. The alarming status of induction of desperately required weapons … Continue reading
ACR 360
Improving the internal health of the Army was a key challenge identified for himself by the present chief when he assumed office two years back. How far has he been able to address the problem remains to be seen in … Continue reading
Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, COAS, Military, Reforms
Tagged 360 degree appraisal, acr, Appraisal System, army, Reforms
17 Comments
Baa Baa Black Sheep
As scandal after scandal involving senior army officers surface, there is urgent need for systemic reforms. Continue reading
Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Media, Military, Ponderings, Promotion System, Reforms, Values
Tagged Appraisal System, army, chief, corruption, Indian Army, Military Service, Reforms, Values
5 Comments
Mandalisation of the Army
The ills of pro rata system for promotion. Continue reading
Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings, Promotion System, Reforms
Tagged armoured corps, army, chief, infantry, mandalisation, pro rata, promotions, Reforms
34 Comments
Challenges Before the New Army Chief
Some facets other than modernisation that are vie for urgent attention of the new army chief. Continue reading
Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings, Reforms, Shortage of officers, Values
Tagged acr, Appraisal System, army, Indian Army, officers, Shortage of officers, Values
2 Comments
Shortage of Officers – a Simple Solution
Shortage of officers in the Indian army needs innovative and drastic solutions – one such is suggested. Continue reading
Posted in Military, Reforms, Shortage of officers
Tagged Government, Indian Army, National security, officers
9 Comments